Keys to success in life

Success is a very subjective thing. W. P. Kinsella once said, “Success is getting what you want, happiness is wanting what you get.” While Albert Einstein cautioned, “Try not to become a man of success. Rather become a man of value.”

But what does living successfully really mean? How do we achieve success in life?

What constitutes success in life vary from one person to another. What may be successful to one might be barely enough for another. For many, success in life means fulfilling their dreams. This may range from starting a career in their chosen field, building a family, or basking in fame and glory. It may come in the form of material things, or it may be interlinked with a sense of accomplishment from within. For some, success in life is a habit. They do not stop once they reach their goals. They do not consider success as a destination, rather, it is a cornerstone of their day to day existence. They strive to maintain that success, to live with it every day.

Whichever way it goes, the keys to success in life are universal. Everybody has a shot at it. Everybody has a chance to dream and reach for the stars.

Success in life always starts with knowing what you want. What do you want to accomplish? If you answer this question, then it will be easier for you to know where to go. It is like a blueprint that you set out to accomplish. If you want to be a doctor, for example, then planning strategies for success in college career and life follows. You carefully choose your undergraduate course that will be your springboard to medical school. If your life goal is to do social work and help the needy, then you can start by doing volunteer works in your community. Eventually, you will earn enough experience to help you take up bigger projects with prominent organizations. If you are the kind whose dreams in life is to be a better person, then getting in touch with your power within can go a long way. It is a matter of conditioning your mind-set to become the person you want to be.

If you want success in life, you have to work for it. It requires determination, patience, and perseverance. Sometimes, it is also all about the choices you make. Everything you do is interconnected. Every step you take matters. Be wise in deciding your future. The present can make or break it.

What are your two cents about living successfully? Tell me in the comments below. If you are in need of motivation and inspiration to ponder the true meaning of success, you may check out my book, Daily Thoughts for Success. You can also connect with me through Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads.

Reference

Mueller, Steve. “The Meaning of Success and How to Define Success in Life.” March 30, 2017. Accessed September 26, 2017. http://www.planetofsuccess.com/blog/2010/accomplishment-the-meaning-of-success-and-how-to-define-success-in-life/.